Jackson County declares local drought emergency and asks governor for state declaration
Jackson County commissioners unanimously declared a local drought emergency April 1, citing low reservoir and streamflow levels that threaten municipal systems, irrigators and livestock; the board asked the governor to declare a statewide drought and noted emergency water authorities that could follow.
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Jackson County’s Board of Commissioners on April 1 unanimously declared a local drought state of emergency and directed staff to request that the governor declare a drought emergency for the county.
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